Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) Statistics

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Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) handled 85.7 million passengers in 2025, making it the world's fourth-busiest airport by passengers and the third-busiest by takeoffs and landings.1 American Airlines carries about 83% of its passengers,2 and travelers can fly nonstop to 193 U.S. and 78 international destinations.3

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Passenger Statistics 2026 (Year to Date)

DFW handled 56.8 million passengers from January to August 2026, down 1.0% from 57.4 million in the same period of 2025.4

  • Domestic passengers: 48.1 million, down 1.4% year over year.4
  • International passengers: 8.7 million, up 1.5% year over year.4
  • July was the busiest month so far, with 8.13 million passengers.5
  • February (+1.7%)6 and April (+1.0%)7 were the only months to beat their 2025 totals.

Figures run through August 2026, the latest month DFW has published.

Monthly Passengers at DFW (January–August 2026 vs 2025)
Month20252026Change
January6,379,29186,092,1918-4.5%8
February6,017,79566,118,0176+1.7%6
March7,288,44697,169,3209-1.6%9
April6,728,96676,794,4367+1.0%7
May7,478,358107,441,74910-0.5%10
June7,919,412117,696,68511-2.8%11
July8,189,49758,129,4335-0.7%5
August7,390,15147,381,5664-0.1%4
Total (Jan–Aug)57,391,916456,823,3974-1.0%4

Source · DFW International Airport monthly passenger reports, January–August 2026.

How many passengers pass through Dallas Fort Worth International Airport each year?

DFW was the world's fourth-busiest airport by passengers in 2025, down from third in 2024,1 handling nearly 86 million travelers in 20252.

  • DFW welcomed 85.7 million passengers in 2025, a 2.5% decrease compared to the 2024 record (87.8 million)2.
  • The airport reached its pre-pandemic high in 2019 with 75 million passengers before traffic fell to 39.4 million in 2020 because of global travel restrictions12.
  • Passenger numbers rebounded to 62.5 million in 2021, 73.4 million in 202213, and 81.8 million in 2023 before setting the 2024 record14.
Annual Passenger Volume at DFW (2017-2025)Total passengers20M40M60M80M100M39,400,00087,800,000201720182019202020212022202320242025YearTotal passengers
Annual passenger volume at DFW, 2017-2025.

International vs Domestic Passengers

Although DFW is primarily a domestic hub, international traffic is growing faster.

  • Domestic travel: 73 million passengers in 2025 (85.2% of the total)2.
  • International travel: 12.7 million passengers in 2025 (14.8% of the total), up 1.8% from 20242.
Origin of Passengers at DFW (2019-2025)Domestic and international passengersDomesticInternational20M40M60M80M100M2019202020212022202320242025Year
Origin of passengers at DFW - international vs domestic, 2019-2025.

Arrivals vs Departures

DFW’s passenger flow is nearly balanced, typical for a large connecting hub.

  • In 2025, passenger traffic was almost evenly split between 42.9 million arrivals and 42.8 million departures15.
  • The airport processed 36.6 million domestic arrivals and 36.4 million domestic departures, along with about 6.3 million international arrivals and departures each.

What is the total number of aircraft operations at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport each year?

DFW handles more than 700,000 takeoffs and landings annually.

  • DFW recorded 743,394 operations in 20251615, an average of more than 2,000 movements per day.
  • Operations surpassed the pre‑pandemic 720,007 operations in 201917.
  • Counts fell to 514,702 in 202017 and then climbed to 651,895 in 2021 and 656,676 in 202218.
  • In 2024, the airport recorded 743,203 operations, up 7.8% from 202319.
Annual Aircraft Operations at DFW (2017-2025)Takeoffs and landings200K400K600K800K514,702743,394201720182019202020212022202320242025YearTotal aircraft operations
Annual aircraft operations at DFW, 2017-2025.

Aircraft Operations by Type

  • The majority of operations at DFW airport were conducted by air carriers, totaling 723,839 in 202516.
  • Moreover, air taxi operations accounted for 14,397 movements, followed by 5,085 from general aviation and 73 from military flights16.
Aircraft Operations at DFW International Airport by Type (2019-2025)
Type2019202020212022202320242025
Air Carrier625,73117443,85517568,25918591,66018667,75919722,39816723,83916
Air Taxi88,1371766,7231777,9271858,8881816,4191914,8701614,39716
General Aviation5,937173,904175,507185,974185,250195,724165,08516
Military2021722017202181541814119211167316

Source · Note: Air taxi operations refer to on-demand commercial flights using small aircraft and are listed separately from general aviation, which includes all non-scheduled civil aviation activities outside commercial airline services.

Where does DFW rank among the world's busiest airports?

DFW was the fourth-busiest airport in the world by passengers in 2025, slipping one place from third in 2024, and the third-busiest by aircraft movements.1

  • DFW handled 85,660,127 passengers in 2025, down 2.5% on 2024 but 14.1% above 2019.1
  • Its 743,394 takeoffs and landings were level with 2024; only Chicago O'Hare (857,392) and Atlanta (807,625) handled more.1
  • Among U.S. airports, only Atlanta (106.3 million) handled more passengers. Chicago O'Hare (84.9 million) and Denver (82.4 million) followed close behind.1
DFW vs other major U.S. hubs, 2025
AirportPassengers 2025World rank (passengers)Aircraft movements 2025World rank (movements)
Atlanta (ATL)106,302,20811st1807,62512nd1
Dallas Fort Worth (DFW)85,660,12714th1743,39413rd1
Chicago O'Hare (ORD)84,856,01816th1857,39211st1
Denver (DEN)82,427,962110th1701,33514th1
Los Angeles (LAX)73,709,594113th1580,99616th1

Source · ACI World, World Airport Traffic Dataset 2026 edition. Movements are takeoffs and landings.

Which airlines operate the most flights out of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport?

American Airlines operates the vast majority of flights at DFW, making the airport its largest global hub20.

  • American Airlines: 82.6% passenger market share in 2025 (70.8 million passengers)2.
  • Low‑cost carriers (e.g. Spirit, Frontier): 6.6% (5.6 million passengers)2.
  • Non‑hub U.S. carriers (e.g. Delta, United): 7% (6 million passengers)2.
  • Foreign flag carriers: 3.7%2.
Passenger Volume by Airline Category at DFW (2019-2025)
Airline Category2019202020212022202320242025
American63,949,7511234,769,2971254,282,6271361,745,5722167,423,7471471,908,767270,779,8592
Low-Cost Carriers3,636,533121,886,197123,240,759134,455,702215,822,031146,806,34025,648,4692
Non-Hub Carriers5,557,760122,160,552123,960,267135,100,305215,827,473146,099,67925,972,9662
Foreign Flag Carriers1,789,85312507,84012922,300131,974,709212,594,875142,903,37623,139,1392
Other/Non-Scheduled75,6631241,1041259,8031378,1522187,4121499,7022119,6942

How many terminals and gates does DFW have?

DFW has five terminals (A to E) with more than 160 gates.3

  • Runways: seven, the longest four at 13,400 feet each.3
  • Size: more than 26.9 square miles, with real property of 17,183 acres.3
  • Destinations: 193 domestic and 78 international nonstop destinations, plus freighter service from 19 cargo airlines.3
  • Opened: dedicated in September 1973, DFW opened to passengers in 1974.3

What is DFW's busiest month?

In 2025, passenger traffic fluctuated during the first half of the year before peaking in July, and then slightly declined toward the end of the year.

  • July recorded the highest passenger traffic at 8.19 million22, followed by June with 7.92 million23.
  • May and October both saw noticeable amounts of traffic with 7.48 million24 and 7.49 million passengers, respectively25.
  • The lowest traffic was observed in January and February, at 6.38 million26 and 6.02 million respectively27.
Monthly Passenger Traffic at DFW (2025)Total passengers2M4M6M8M10M6,020,0008,190,000JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecMonthTotal passengers
Monthly passenger traffic at DFW, 2025.

What are the most popular routes from DFW?

Domestic Destinations from DFW

  • The most popular domestic destination from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in 2025 was Los Angeles (1.05 million passengers).28
  • Atlanta (946,490) and Chicago (933,690) are the next most traveled routes.28
  • New York LaGuardia (886,550) and Denver (884,880) round out the top five destinations.28
  • Las Vegas fell from second in 2024 to sixth in 2025, with 874,290 passengers, down from 992,700.28
DFW airport top domestic destinations — top 10 US routes 2025Los Angeles1,051,010Atlanta946,490Chicago933,690New York886,550Denver884,880Las Vegas874,290Phoenix840,220Seattle811,560Orlando798,590Miami752,5202025 passengers
Top 10 U.S. destinations from DFW, 2025.

Top International Destinations from DFW

  • Cancún, Mexico (CUN), with 1,085,225 passengers, was the most popular international destination from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in 2025.29
  • London, United Kingdom (LHR) and Mexico City, Mexico (MEX) follow with 824,445 and 635,044 passengers, respectively.29
  • San José del Cabo, Mexico (487,669) and Doha, Qatar (433,719) complete the top five international destinations, with Doha up from 11th place in 2024.29
DFW airport top international destinations — top 10 routes 2025Cancún, Mexico1,085,225London Heathrow824,445Mexico City, Mexico635,044San José del Cabo, Mexico487,669Doha, Qatar433,719Monterrey, Mexico407,740Guadalajara, Mexico404,067Toronto-Pearson, Canada377,024Seoul-Incheon, South Korea341,751Puerto Vallarta, Mexico340,097Top 10 International Destination Airports from DFW (2025) — Total Passengers
Top 10 international destinations from DFW, 2025.

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How much cargo does Dallas Fort Worth International Airport handle annually?

DFW handles more than 800,000 U.S. tons of cargo per year, making it a major cargo hub and a significant economic engine for North Texas.

  • 858,329 tons in 2025, up 4.9% from 818,626 tons in 20243015.
  • The airport exceeded 1 million tons in 202131, a record achievement.
Amount of Cargo Handled by DFW International Airport (2017-2025)Total cargo, U.S. tons200K400K600K800K1M1.2M1,003,789.4774,754.4201720182019202020212022202320242025YearTotal cargo (U.S. tons)
Annual cargo handled at DFW, 2017-2025.

How often are flights delayed at DFW?

Federal figures for domestic flights show punctuality at DFW slipped again in 2025, and cancellations rose by almost half.

  • On‑time departures: 69% in 2025, down from 71% in 2024. DFW ranked 29th among major U.S. airports for on‑time departures in the 12 months to July 2026.28
  • On‑time arrivals: 73% in 2025, down from 74% in 2024.28
  • Cancellation rate: 2.76% in 2025, up from 1.86% in 2024.28
  • Average departure delay for delayed flights: 72.59 minutes in 2025 (74.18 minutes in 2024).28
  • Average arrival delay for delayed flights: 90.44 minutes in 2025 (89.55 minutes in 2024).28

What are the main causes of flight disruptions at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport?

Weather is the leading cause of flight disruptions at DFW.

  • Severe thunderstorms are the primary issue because of DFW’s North Texas location.
  • Network ripple effects can amplify local weather impacts; as American Airlines’ largest hub, delays at DFW can cascade across the national system.

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Accidents and incidents at DFW

  • May 28, 2021: Boeing 737‑823 ground collision—substantial aircraft damage, no injuries (160 passengers, six crew)32.
  • May 23, 2001: American Airlines Fokker 100 main‑gear collapse on landing—no injuries33.
  • August 31, 1988: Delta Air Lines Flight 1141 crash after takeoff—12 passenger and two crew fatalities34.
  • August 2, 1985: Delta Air Lines Flight 191 crash on approach—134 passenger and crew fatalities, plus one ground fatality35.

What is DFW's economic impact?

  • DFW generates more than $78 billion in total economic impact each year and supports about 684,000 direct and indirect jobs.3
  • Visitor spending supported by the airport adds about $18 billion to the local economy.3
  • DFW projects serving more than 100 million passengers annually by 2030, necessitating major infrastructure investments36.
  • The airport aims for net‑zero carbon emissions by 203037, 20 years ahead of the aviation industry’s 2050 target.

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